2007
DOI: 10.1186/1472-6920-7-1
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Perceptions on the importance of gerontological education by teachers and students of undergraduate health sciences

Abstract: Background: The main challenge of higher education institutions throughout the world is to develop professionals capable of understanding and responding to the current social priorities of our countries. Given the utmost importance of addressing the complex needs of an increasingly elderly population in Mexico, the National Autonomous University of Mexico has systematically incorporated modules dealing with primary gerontological health care into several of its undergraduate programs in health sciences. The ob… Show more

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“…When students are exposed to academic stress for a long period, they often express depression, anxiety, aggression, or anger5, 6, 7, 8 and this goes under the influence of physical and psychological burnout accompanying frustration, exhaustion, fatigue, helplessness, and cynical attitude 9, 10…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…When students are exposed to academic stress for a long period, they often express depression, anxiety, aggression, or anger5, 6, 7, 8 and this goes under the influence of physical and psychological burnout accompanying frustration, exhaustion, fatigue, helplessness, and cynical attitude 9, 10…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In fact, factors that affect females also affect male students. However, factors related to family and background, college and university related factors, environmental and socio cultural factors greatly affect females' academic performance and competency [9,10].…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Perception is understood as the positions, attitudes, affects and behaviors that an individual exhibits towards certain processes, situations, objects or persons [9,10], Students' perception and attitudes towards their academic training and associated factors is useful to address challenges and improving learning situations to develop appropriate instructional approaches. Thus, this study was designed to explore female students' perceptions on factors affecting their academic performance and competency for institutional intervention.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…For recent systematic reviews of empathy measures and their critical reflection please compare the articles by Hemmendinger et al [35] and Pedersen [36] who also discussed the CARE, the JSPE and the IRI.…”
Section: How Can Physician Empathy Be Measured?mentioning
confidence: 99%